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In-State (Based on 9 Credit Hours Enrollment)

Out-of-State (Based on 9 Credit Hours Enrollment)

Semester

Year

Tuition*

$7,344

$14,688

Meals

$1,245-$1,775

$2,490-$3,550

Room

$2,135-$3,550

$4,270-$7,100

Books

$375

$750

Total Estimated Budget

$11,099-$13,044

$22,198-$26,088

Cost of Education

The amounts listed above are standard figures used for budgeting purposes and eligibility
for need-based financial aid for the 2016-2017 academic year. Please note that tuition
and fees, housing (for on-campus residents), and board (for students with meal plans)
are the only costs paid directly to Western Kentucky University. If a student chooses
to charge his/her books to the university account, this charge should appear on the
bill. Because WKU offers a variety of housing and meal options, room and board figures
for on-campus students are listed as a range rather than actual billed charges. Books
and supplies, transportation, and personal costs will vary by each student and are
estimates only.

**Tuition, meals, and room charges appear on the student's bill. Students and parents
should prepare for indirect out-of-pocket expenses for miscellaneous personal needs
and transportation.

*Tuition charges for the semester reflect the Fall/Spring tuition rates. Additionally, there may be a difference in
tuition charges for students who either are taking distance-learning courses, enrolled
in certain programs/classes, or are members of specific cohorts. Please refer to the
Tuition and Fees section on the Office of the Bursar’s website for additional information.

In-State RatesIn-State refers to individuals who are considered to be Kentucky residents.

Out-of-State RatesOut-of-State refers to individuals who both live outside the state of Kentucky and still reside within the U.S. In other words, this refers to U.S. Non-Residents (Domestic)
who are not Kentucky residents but are still citizens or lawful permanent residents
of the United States.

T.I.P. stands for Tuition Incentive Program.This is a tuition grant for participating counties in some states outside of Kentucky;
not all states will qualify. A complete listing of these states & counties is available
in the Office of Admissions, 117 Potter Hall, Phone (270) 745-2551 or on the WKU Admissions website.

TuitionThis includes both tuition and fees associated with enrollment at WKU. Tuition charges
are dependent upon the number of credit hours that a student has enrolled.

MealsA variety of meal plans are available through WKU's Dining Services, located in DSU,
Room 2096, Phone (270) 745-2416. These estimates encompass a range of plans—each of
which offer a different variety of weekly meals as well as meal plan dollars.

RoomThis range includes on campus lodging in a double occupancy room with air conditioning.
Rates may vary, depending upon different accommodation options. Housing and Residence
Life is located in 18 Southwest Hall, Phone (270) 745-4359.

BooksThese are expenses associated with purchasing both books and supplies. The WKU Store
is located on the ground floor of DSU, Phone (270) 745-2466.

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